Krell KSA5

Make sure its original China sells copies --cheaply but the original cost ( approx ) £1500+ , some original sell at extortionate prices , that well known Icelander on Head-Fi even imported parts from China for his version .

He says the power supply is built to the same standard as the big Krells --"very stiff" -lots of capacitors which must be replaced after 15 years .

One of the posters comments that it is powerful over 105db -5 Watt-clean power-soundstage "extraordinary "--his words even that well know head-Fi guru I mentioned actually likes it and coming from this highly critical guy on all things headphones who builds and sells and has done for many years that's saying something .

The general consensus there and elsewhere is recap the lot --and there is a lot ! and if its original and not a copy --don't sell it its worth $$$$ .

Many years ago I was on Head-Fi and he is the one person I would trust there along with Kevin Gilmore but now I think he is "excommunicated " as he is a builder/dealer as his posts are old.

After checking -- Chinese clones are inferior and many of the parts are lower grade and that's 7 years of making them --so keep that Krell IF its original .
 
I should have made it plainer I was referring to the Icelander guy Mjolir audio who for a long period was a "Guru " on Head-Fi till large commercial interests became involved and was constantly pestered for orders and sold them worldwide .

I remember the notice saying he could no longer directly "sell " his products on the website .

You will not see anywhere on the web where I categorically state you "run a business of designing and selling your designs ".

He actually states "he is your partner " online so maybe that website should adjust it terminology -

Mjolnir-Audio – Home of all things electrostatic

For the record I admire your design work and made that very plainly online as regards electrostatic headphone amplifier designs and would not hesitate to recommend your designs .

As a critical ( at times ) person that's a pretty major statement from me and your designs are loved by many worldwide.

So I reiterate Kevin Gilmore does not run a audio design business .

Also-

Amplifiers for electrostatic headphones – Mjolnir-Audio

In case anybody brings this up I have zero commercial links to Mjoinir Audo or any other commercial enterprise.

After Head-Fi went into commercial/financial partnership I started to receive emails inviting me to audio shows in London.